Sunday, July 26, 2009
Burridge Reunion 2009
Our 2009 Burridge Reunion was a huge success!!! We were excited to see the almost 50 loved ones to get acquainted and re-acquainted with. Everyone enjoyed the beautiful scenery, and lots of delicious food. We had some that were to the first reunion and many that were there for the first time. It was wonderful to see those that haven’t attended for a while as well as those that come regularly. We had lots of children that played and enjoyed each other. It was fun to see so many of them get along so well. We had activities for everyone. We had beads being strung by people of all ages making bracelets, necklaces, key chain lizards and bees, and dream catchers for the auction (thanks Sara and Carson). We had a treasure hunt in packing peanuts for the children as well as hula hoop twirling and lots of exploring. We especially had lots of visiting and memory making.
Friday, July 3, 2009
Editorial Correction
I deeply apologize again to the family of Orval Neddo Lloyd. Orval passed away on May 30, 2008. I failed to put his obituary into the Burridgette. I feel badly about having neglected this piece of news as I deeply love and admire him and his family. I will post it now and again in the next Burridgette.
If I leave something out of a Burridgette, please let me know immediately so I can correct the mistake. I wouldn't leave anything out intentionally.
Orval Neddo Lloyd
Orval Neddo Lloyd 1916 ~ 2008 Orval Neddo Lloyd, born May 31, 1916 in Grace, Idaho to Archie E. and Agnes Elizabeth Neddo Lloyd, passed peacefully from this life on May 30, 2008, one day shy of his 92nd birthday. After a full and productive life, his good old heart gave out. Orval spent his youth in Grace, Idaho and Logan, Utah. He served a mission for the LDS Church in the California Mission 1935-1937. He married Thoma Clawson in the Mesa, Arizona Temple on December 8, 1937. They made their home in Tucson, AZ where he graduated from business school and took employment as Field Executive for the Boy Scouts of America in Yakima, Washington. At the start of World War II they returned to Tucson where he worked at Consolidated Aircraft to support the war effort. After the war, he entered the construction industry and moved his young family to Mesa, Arizona where he continued in construction until 1964, when he received a mission call to Great Britain to build chapels for the LDS Church. This proved to be the adventure of a lifetime for Orval, Thoma, and their three youngest children. During this four year mission, he was asked to supervise the building program for the British Isles, and in 1968 he moved his family to Salt Lake City where he took employment in the International Building Division of the LDS Church. This took him to countries around the world until his retirement in 1985. Orval had a lifelong love of flight, beginning with building model airplanes as a boy. During his early married years he earned his pilot's license 15 minutes at a time, as he could afford it. Later, with the help of his oldest son, he achieved his dream of building his first full sized airplane. Over the next 30 years he built two more biplanes in the basement of his home. In his retirement years he turned again to building model airplanes and enjoyed his associations with R/C modeling clubs and many other aviation associations. Even in his last days, he could not resist the sound of an engine flying overhead and had to look up to see what was flying in the great blue yonder. Orval was a faithful, active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints throughout his life, serving in the Salt Lake Temple and other callings, as he fully honored the Priesthood. Orval and Thoma were blessed with six children during their 70 year marriage. He is survived by his wife, Thoma, children, Linda (Glenn) Woods, Thatcher, AZ; Anita (David) Jensen, Preston, ID; Roger (Cheryl) Lloyd, Mesa, AZ; Judy (Kenny) Ries, Las Vegas, NV; Debra Gull, Salt Lake City, UT; Barry (Jill) Lloyd, Highland, UT; brother, Bennion (Dorothy) Lloyd, sisters, Phyllis (Howard) Schow, Venice Holt, and many nieces and nephews. His posterity includes 32 grandchildren and 65 great-grandchildren. He was a loving husband and father who will be deeply missed until we see him again. Funeral services were held Fri., June 6, 2008, 11 a.m. at the Hillside Stake Center, 1400 S. 1900 E., Salt Lake City. Friends visited with the family Thurs. evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 S. 2300 E., and at the church Friday morning from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to funeral. Burial was in the Thatcher, Arizona cemetery on June 7.
I deeply apologize again to the family of Orval Neddo Lloyd. Orval passed away on May 30, 2008. I failed to put his obituary into the Burridgette. I feel badly about having neglected this piece of news as I deeply love and admire him and his family. I will post it now and again in the next Burridgette.
If I leave something out of a Burridgette, please let me know immediately so I can correct the mistake. I wouldn't leave anything out intentionally.
Orval Neddo Lloyd
Orval Neddo Lloyd 1916 ~ 2008 Orval Neddo Lloyd, born May 31, 1916 in Grace, Idaho to Archie E. and Agnes Elizabeth Neddo Lloyd, passed peacefully from this life on May 30, 2008, one day shy of his 92nd birthday. After a full and productive life, his good old heart gave out. Orval spent his youth in Grace, Idaho and Logan, Utah. He served a mission for the LDS Church in the California Mission 1935-1937. He married Thoma Clawson in the Mesa, Arizona Temple on December 8, 1937. They made their home in Tucson, AZ where he graduated from business school and took employment as Field Executive for the Boy Scouts of America in Yakima, Washington. At the start of World War II they returned to Tucson where he worked at Consolidated Aircraft to support the war effort. After the war, he entered the construction industry and moved his young family to Mesa, Arizona where he continued in construction until 1964, when he received a mission call to Great Britain to build chapels for the LDS Church. This proved to be the adventure of a lifetime for Orval, Thoma, and their three youngest children. During this four year mission, he was asked to supervise the building program for the British Isles, and in 1968 he moved his family to Salt Lake City where he took employment in the International Building Division of the LDS Church. This took him to countries around the world until his retirement in 1985. Orval had a lifelong love of flight, beginning with building model airplanes as a boy. During his early married years he earned his pilot's license 15 minutes at a time, as he could afford it. Later, with the help of his oldest son, he achieved his dream of building his first full sized airplane. Over the next 30 years he built two more biplanes in the basement of his home. In his retirement years he turned again to building model airplanes and enjoyed his associations with R/C modeling clubs and many other aviation associations. Even in his last days, he could not resist the sound of an engine flying overhead and had to look up to see what was flying in the great blue yonder. Orval was a faithful, active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints throughout his life, serving in the Salt Lake Temple and other callings, as he fully honored the Priesthood. Orval and Thoma were blessed with six children during their 70 year marriage. He is survived by his wife, Thoma, children, Linda (Glenn) Woods, Thatcher, AZ; Anita (David) Jensen, Preston, ID; Roger (Cheryl) Lloyd, Mesa, AZ; Judy (Kenny) Ries, Las Vegas, NV; Debra Gull, Salt Lake City, UT; Barry (Jill) Lloyd, Highland, UT; brother, Bennion (Dorothy) Lloyd, sisters, Phyllis (Howard) Schow, Venice Holt, and many nieces and nephews. His posterity includes 32 grandchildren and 65 great-grandchildren. He was a loving husband and father who will be deeply missed until we see him again. Funeral services were held Fri., June 6, 2008, 11 a.m. at the Hillside Stake Center, 1400 S. 1900 E., Salt Lake City. Friends visited with the family Thurs. evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 S. 2300 E., and at the church Friday morning from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to funeral. Burial was in the Thatcher, Arizona cemetery on June 7.
Monday, June 15, 2009
ILLNESS
Our precious Helen Cecil, a descendent of Daniel Shaw, has been operated on and a large portion of a Stage 4 brain tumor was removed. She is facing radiation and chemo treatments. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. She resides in Renton, WA.
REUNION LOCATION
Location of the Heber Valley Camp
The Heber Valley Camp is located in the mountains southeast of Heber, adjacent to the Timberlakes subdivision.
402 E. 1200 SouthHeber City, UT 84032
Directions from the North
Take Interstate 80 to Highway 40, just east of the Park City exits. Turn south on Highway 40, go past the Jordanelle Reservoir and through downtown Heber City until you come to 1200 South. Turn left (east).
Proceed east on 1200 South for about 5 miles to the end of the road (6400 East).(Be careful - the speed limit in this section is only 30-35 mph and the Heber police do patrol the road!)
The wide road to the right (south) is the main access road to the camps. Follow the paved road four miles to the Welcome Center.
Directions from Utah County and Points South
Take Provo Canyon east to Heber City. When you reach the intersection with Highway 40, keep going straight (east) through the signal light. This road becomes 1200 South.
Continue traveling east on this road approximately 5 miles to 6400 East where the road ends.(Be careful - the speed limit in this section is only 30-35 mph and the Heber police do patrol the road!)
The wide road to the right (south) is the main access road to the camps. Follow the paved road four miles to the Welcome Center.
Directions from the Uinta Basin
Take Highway 40 west to the first signal light in the Heber Valley. Turn right (east). This is 1200 South.
Continue traveling east on this road approximately 5 miles to 6400 East where the road ends.(Be careful - the speed limit in this section is only 30-35 mph and the Heber police do patrol the road!)
The wide road to the right (south) is the main access road to the camps. Follow the paved road four miles to the Welcome Center.
See http://www.hebervalleycamp.org/
Our precious Helen Cecil, a descendent of Daniel Shaw, has been operated on and a large portion of a Stage 4 brain tumor was removed. She is facing radiation and chemo treatments. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. She resides in Renton, WA.
REUNION LOCATION
Location of the Heber Valley Camp
The Heber Valley Camp is located in the mountains southeast of Heber, adjacent to the Timberlakes subdivision.
402 E. 1200 SouthHeber City, UT 84032
Directions from the North
Take Interstate 80 to Highway 40, just east of the Park City exits. Turn south on Highway 40, go past the Jordanelle Reservoir and through downtown Heber City until you come to 1200 South. Turn left (east).
Proceed east on 1200 South for about 5 miles to the end of the road (6400 East).(Be careful - the speed limit in this section is only 30-35 mph and the Heber police do patrol the road!)
The wide road to the right (south) is the main access road to the camps. Follow the paved road four miles to the Welcome Center.
Directions from Utah County and Points South
Take Provo Canyon east to Heber City. When you reach the intersection with Highway 40, keep going straight (east) through the signal light. This road becomes 1200 South.
Continue traveling east on this road approximately 5 miles to 6400 East where the road ends.(Be careful - the speed limit in this section is only 30-35 mph and the Heber police do patrol the road!)
The wide road to the right (south) is the main access road to the camps. Follow the paved road four miles to the Welcome Center.
Directions from the Uinta Basin
Take Highway 40 west to the first signal light in the Heber Valley. Turn right (east). This is 1200 South.
Continue traveling east on this road approximately 5 miles to 6400 East where the road ends.(Be careful - the speed limit in this section is only 30-35 mph and the Heber police do patrol the road!)
The wide road to the right (south) is the main access road to the camps. Follow the paved road four miles to the Welcome Center.
See http://www.hebervalleycamp.org/
Sunday, April 26, 2009
BURRIDGE REUNION 2009
The 82nd Burridge Family Reunion will be held July 17th and 18th at the Heber Valley Camp. Check-in time will be at 2:00 p.m. and check-out time will be at 5:00 Saturday afternoon. We have reserved Camp Marjorie Pay Hinckley campsites #3, 4 and the main Pavilion. We have plenty of room for everyone so… Come for an hour or for over-night. We can’t wait to see you.
Legacy Lake Waterfront
We have reserved 3-person canoes, paddles, paddleboats, and life jackets for Saturday morning.
MENU
Friday night:
Everyone brings and fixes whatever they want: such as hot dogs, or hamburgers. Also bring all the fixings (chips, etc.) and whatever your family would like to drink.
Saturday breakfast:
Pancakes and syrup will be furnished by the organization. Please bring the eggs, bacon or sausage, juice and cantaloupe for your own family.
Saturday lunch:
The organization will furnish Dutch oven potatoes and chicken. Please bring rolls, a salad or a cake to share.
Watermelon will furnished by the organization later in the afternoon.
We encourage you to bring something (preferably handmade or precious) for the auction on Saturday morning. This auction helps to support the reunion this year and next.
Remember to bring your air mattress, bedding, towels, soap, etc.
NEWS
News from Jeena Nilson
Jeena tested for 7 hours and passed-She is now a 3rd degree black belt in Kyu Shin Ryu-whew . She and Nils recently went to Marco Island for a week. “Everything else is just the same and progressively getting to our goals (degrees for the kids, coaching, teaching, working, 8 of us own at least one of our own businesses, Josh, Dave and Rob each own 2). Everyone is in excellent health, superb spirits, strong in the Gospel and working to defend the Constitution.”
News from Paula Ransom
Christopher and Janet Ransom live in North Logan with their two sons Clayton and Owen. Clayton enjoys sports especially soccer. Owen just celebrated his third birthday and loves books, their new puppy and playing with Grandpa Jed. Heather and Stephan White live in Providence. Heather is working at Feature Films for Families and loves being an Aunt. Stephan is a Big Game Hunting Guide and they spend many hunting trips together and just being in love. Dusty is the proud daddy of Zoe Ransom. She just turned one and is the light of his and everyone else’s lives. She brings joy to all those around her and reminds us never to take ourselves too seriously. Jake is still racing his dirt bikes and is doing well. He rarely misses out placing in the top of his races. All are the children and grandchildren of Jed and Karalee Ransom.
JD and Liz still reside in Sterling, Utah where JD is the Golf Course Superintendent at Palisades State Golf Course. Liz has her own business, The Clutter Consultant and they are both very busy. The boys DJ, AC, TR, and JT are all involved with many activities, and have followed in JD's footsteps to become Eagle Scouts. DJ just received his mission call to the Uruguay, Montevideo West Mission. He leaves in May.
Paula and Curt are, of course, still in Smithfield. Curt's daughter, Angie, and her family live in Grace, ID where her husband, Bret runs the local medical clinic. They and their five (yes, that makes Paula a Granny!) children love small town living and a very active in community sports and events of all kinds.
Their son, Trevor, is in Colorado Springs running his own business and doing well. He seems to have found his "home" there and is happy. Nikki has moved back to Cache Valley where she is endeavoring to continue her education and employment. After high school Nikki took a short sabbatical to Colorado Springs and stayed with Trevor for about a year. She enjoyed getting to know her big brother again, and according to Mom it was good for all four Masons.
Kyle and Pauline are also still in Cache Valley and doing as well as possible. Kyle is looking forward to fishing in local waters again, and after having spent his first winter in Utah in many, many, years is very much looking forward to the warmth of summer. Pauline is hanging in there as well as she can. Unfortunately time and age has caught up with her and she is now in need of round-the-clock care. She loves to receive visitors and reminisce about the old times.
News from Cheri Mickelson
David and Cheri Mickelson have been watching the Bull Riding on lots of different levels from mini bull riding in Ogden to the Professional Bull Riders in Nampa, Idaho. Douglas and Brandon Murphy have been enjoying this hobby with them.
News from Dorothy and Bennion Lloyd
Lauren Schreiner, daughter of Kent and Karen Lloyd Spittler, gave birth to a baby son in Jan. She graduated from BYU on April 30th.
Marriages
Joey Palmer married Heidi in the Logan Temple on April 9th. She is a vet tech and trains service dogs. Joey is the son of Suzi and Kenny Palmer and grandson of Charell and Paul Harris. Congratulations to Joey and Heidi.
Brian Spittler, son of Kent and Karen Lloyd Spittler, married Alexander (Ali) Close in the Salt Lake Temple on May 1st. Brian is the grandson of Bennion and Dorothy Lloyd.
Births
Justus Lee Liechty was born on March 21st to Lisa and Dustin Liechty. He weighed 7lbs 11oz, and was 19.5 inches long.
Ever Ray Anderson was born on April 2nd to Brent and Kathy Anderson. She weighed 8lbs 2oz, and was 18 inches long.
Bella Rae Rust was born on April 25th to Nicole and Bartley Rust. She weighed 7lbs and was 20 inches long.
Randy and Raeleen Anderson are the adoring grandparents of these new babies. They are also expecting another grandbaby the end of August.
The 82nd Burridge Family Reunion will be held July 17th and 18th at the Heber Valley Camp. Check-in time will be at 2:00 p.m. and check-out time will be at 5:00 Saturday afternoon. We have reserved Camp Marjorie Pay Hinckley campsites #3, 4 and the main Pavilion. We have plenty of room for everyone so… Come for an hour or for over-night. We can’t wait to see you.
Legacy Lake Waterfront
We have reserved 3-person canoes, paddles, paddleboats, and life jackets for Saturday morning.
MENU
Friday night:
Everyone brings and fixes whatever they want: such as hot dogs, or hamburgers. Also bring all the fixings (chips, etc.) and whatever your family would like to drink.
Saturday breakfast:
Pancakes and syrup will be furnished by the organization. Please bring the eggs, bacon or sausage, juice and cantaloupe for your own family.
Saturday lunch:
The organization will furnish Dutch oven potatoes and chicken. Please bring rolls, a salad or a cake to share.
Watermelon will furnished by the organization later in the afternoon.
We encourage you to bring something (preferably handmade or precious) for the auction on Saturday morning. This auction helps to support the reunion this year and next.
Remember to bring your air mattress, bedding, towels, soap, etc.
NEWS
News from Jeena Nilson
Jeena tested for 7 hours and passed-She is now a 3rd degree black belt in Kyu Shin Ryu-whew . She and Nils recently went to Marco Island for a week. “Everything else is just the same and progressively getting to our goals (degrees for the kids, coaching, teaching, working, 8 of us own at least one of our own businesses, Josh, Dave and Rob each own 2). Everyone is in excellent health, superb spirits, strong in the Gospel and working to defend the Constitution.”
News from Paula Ransom
Christopher and Janet Ransom live in North Logan with their two sons Clayton and Owen. Clayton enjoys sports especially soccer. Owen just celebrated his third birthday and loves books, their new puppy and playing with Grandpa Jed. Heather and Stephan White live in Providence. Heather is working at Feature Films for Families and loves being an Aunt. Stephan is a Big Game Hunting Guide and they spend many hunting trips together and just being in love. Dusty is the proud daddy of Zoe Ransom. She just turned one and is the light of his and everyone else’s lives. She brings joy to all those around her and reminds us never to take ourselves too seriously. Jake is still racing his dirt bikes and is doing well. He rarely misses out placing in the top of his races. All are the children and grandchildren of Jed and Karalee Ransom.
JD and Liz still reside in Sterling, Utah where JD is the Golf Course Superintendent at Palisades State Golf Course. Liz has her own business, The Clutter Consultant and they are both very busy. The boys DJ, AC, TR, and JT are all involved with many activities, and have followed in JD's footsteps to become Eagle Scouts. DJ just received his mission call to the Uruguay, Montevideo West Mission. He leaves in May.
Paula and Curt are, of course, still in Smithfield. Curt's daughter, Angie, and her family live in Grace, ID where her husband, Bret runs the local medical clinic. They and their five (yes, that makes Paula a Granny!) children love small town living and a very active in community sports and events of all kinds.
Their son, Trevor, is in Colorado Springs running his own business and doing well. He seems to have found his "home" there and is happy. Nikki has moved back to Cache Valley where she is endeavoring to continue her education and employment. After high school Nikki took a short sabbatical to Colorado Springs and stayed with Trevor for about a year. She enjoyed getting to know her big brother again, and according to Mom it was good for all four Masons.
Kyle and Pauline are also still in Cache Valley and doing as well as possible. Kyle is looking forward to fishing in local waters again, and after having spent his first winter in Utah in many, many, years is very much looking forward to the warmth of summer. Pauline is hanging in there as well as she can. Unfortunately time and age has caught up with her and she is now in need of round-the-clock care. She loves to receive visitors and reminisce about the old times.
News from Cheri Mickelson
David and Cheri Mickelson have been watching the Bull Riding on lots of different levels from mini bull riding in Ogden to the Professional Bull Riders in Nampa, Idaho. Douglas and Brandon Murphy have been enjoying this hobby with them.
News from Dorothy and Bennion Lloyd
Lauren Schreiner, daughter of Kent and Karen Lloyd Spittler, gave birth to a baby son in Jan. She graduated from BYU on April 30th.
Marriages
Joey Palmer married Heidi in the Logan Temple on April 9th. She is a vet tech and trains service dogs. Joey is the son of Suzi and Kenny Palmer and grandson of Charell and Paul Harris. Congratulations to Joey and Heidi.
Brian Spittler, son of Kent and Karen Lloyd Spittler, married Alexander (Ali) Close in the Salt Lake Temple on May 1st. Brian is the grandson of Bennion and Dorothy Lloyd.
Births
Justus Lee Liechty was born on March 21st to Lisa and Dustin Liechty. He weighed 7lbs 11oz, and was 19.5 inches long.
Ever Ray Anderson was born on April 2nd to Brent and Kathy Anderson. She weighed 8lbs 2oz, and was 18 inches long.
Bella Rae Rust was born on April 25th to Nicole and Bartley Rust. She weighed 7lbs and was 20 inches long.
Randy and Raeleen Anderson are the adoring grandparents of these new babies. They are also expecting another grandbaby the end of August.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Burridgette
SORROW
We are sorry to report the deaths of two of our dear family members.
Letha Harrison Green2/15/1913 ~ 9/2/2008 Of LDS pioneer stock from the areas of Bountiful and Tooele, UT, Letha Harrisonwas born in Kemmerer, WY, to Harold Roy Harrison (d. 1950) and Sarah ElizabethSteele (d. 1966). She graduated as salutatorian from Salt Lake's GraniteHigh in 1931. The Depression drew her family to Los Angeles, CA. She marriedWilliam Walton Green in June 1935 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She raised herfamily in Arcadia, CA, where she served in numerous callings in her LDS ward(she was an insightful and influential teacher of the scriptures), as a leaderin the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, and as a worker in the Los Angeles LDSTemple. After Bill Green died in 1989, Letha married (Sept. 1990) Robert Rowden,who died in Aug. 2001. Letha spent her last four years at Cove Point RetirementFacility in Provo, Utah, where she enjoyed friendships and her role as avisiting teacher. Letha was predeceased by all her siblings (in birth order):Donald (1957), Ila (1974), Blanche (1932), Donna (1953), Harold(1979), Ruth (1988), and Von (1969); and her youngest daughter, Wendy (2004).She is survived by three children: David Harrison (md. to Rose Red Elk; Lawton,OK), Arnold Harrison (md. to Lanigene Handy; Orem, UT), and Laurel (md. toDennis Barstow; Huachuca City, AZ); by 11 grandchildren; and by 20great-grandchildren. All of her descendants treasure their memory of her as a devoted, loving parent, as a wise counselor, and as an example of spirituality and service.
Thomas Lloyd Neddo MALTA - Tom went to be with his Mom, Dad (James and Eunice) and dear Godon Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008. Tom was born June 17, 1947, in Brigham City, Utah. The 12th of 14children, he was a delight and joy to the whole family. He was preceded in death by his mother; father; sister, Jean Teeter; andbrother, Larry. He is survived by eight brothers and their wives, Delbert andMaryl, Park and Ruth, Brent and Charlotte, Bill and Carol, John and Ernestine,Steven, Paul and Lori, and Griffin and Deloris Neddo; as well as three sistersand husbands, Sue and Bill Harms, Melba and Lynn VanWey, and Sandra and RogerMcCombs; and many nieces and nephews.
MARRIAGES
Maria Palmer and Brett Hein were married in the Logan Temple on May 3, 2008. Maria is the daughter of Ken and Suzi Palmer and granddaughter of Charell andPaul Harris.
Andrew Isolampi married Penny Pongpommard on Aug. 30, 2008. Penny’sdaughter, Nini, happily announced the wedding. Andrew is doing an internship atHill Air Force Base and will finish school this summer. Andrew is the son of David and Hazel Isolampi. We offer our congratulations to the new couples.
NEWS
From Dennis Anderson
“Sitting in the kitchen, contemplating the blizzard raging outside, itstrikes me again what a strange quirk of fate it has been that has led us in acircle. Obviously we are no longer in San Jose. We aren’t even in Californiabut somehow we are back in Smithfield, Utah in RoseMary’s ancestral home,living with her mother. It was always our intention to return to Cache Valley at some time, but wethought it would be at a much later time in our lives. Over the course of the past year, RoseMary’s health has become a small issue. The last straw cameduring a June visit to Oregon when she was hospitalized for several days. Atthat time we decided to close down her business, Progressive Panel Installations, Inc. We had no idea about what we would do, but it was apparentthat we had invested too much time, money and effort into the company,especially with RoseMary’s minor recurring health problems. Within two weeks after making that decision, we received a call from hersister that they needed to go to Arizona for the winter because of herhusband’s health. She asked if we could return to Utah to help their 88year-old mother for the winter months. Over the next few weeks we receivedseveral confirmations from the Spirit that we should return to Utah. With a lot of help from family and friends we managed to clean out ourhuge warehouse and dispose of the assets of the business. Simultaneously wewere finishing a major renovation on our home and preparing for the move. Due to the economic downturn, we were unable to sell our home. Our oldestdaughter, Anita and her family stepped in and agreed to rent our home for a yearor two. Most of the house is better now than when it was built nearly 50 yearsago. And so it was that November found the three of us, Dennis, RoseMary andour 12 year-old grandson, Robbie, moving to RoseMary’s mother’s house. Ourclothes, furniture, books and other belongings are split between a storage unitin Logan, the garage, our home in San Jose and just a necessary few things inthe two bedrooms we occupy in Smithfield. Robbie is enrolled in the sixth gradein Cedar Ridge middle school where he’s making a successful transition. We will miss being in San Jose with our children and grand-children forChristmas. This will be the first Christmas since we left Cache Valley 40 yearsago that we haven’t been surrounded by our descendants. But we have atestimony that this is where we need to be. During July, we had a first-ever “Donna and Ray Anderson” week-longreunion at Rockaway Beach, Oregon. RoseMary and I were several days latebecause of complications in cleaning out the warehouse, but we did get to spenda couple of good days with LeGrande, Randy, Cheri, Jeff and some of their kids. From Oregon we left for two weeks in Yellowstone and Northern Utah with seven ofour grandkids before resuming our San Jose preparations for the move. Three of our grandchildren are attending community colleges in San Jose– Michael Steburg, Chantel Steburg and Brandon Mutz. Cheri Mutz and JarretWilliams started their own office furniture delivery and installation business,modeled after Progressive, but without the overhead and baggage that RoseMaryand her partner had. Ryan Steburg is in the Oak Grove High School marching bandand Brittany Mutz was a part of a competitive cheer-leading squad with theSunnyvale, CA Pop Warner league. In April and May, I had the privilege of ordaining Robbie a deacon andAlex Clarke, another grandson, a teacher. It was also my pleasure to ordainAlex’ brother, Kenny, to the office of deacon in September. As grandparentsand parents we hope and pray that our descendants will learn to be as faithfulas many of our ancestors were.”
Melissa Burridge is Director of Recruiting for Heritage Financial Group andstill actively involved with Westminster College. She has been staying with hermom until now, but is returning to live in Salt Lake to be closer to her careerresponsibilities. She sings 4-5 times a month and was a non-winner in the KurtBestor contest for the second year in a row. Jon and Toni Burridge had a fun Thanksgiving trip. They drove with the kids tosee Toni's dad in Phoenix and have Thanksgiving dinner. Then on Friday,they flew to Chicago to see their favorite band and stayed in a five-star hotel.They had a fantastic time. Then flew back to Phoenix and drove back to theirhome in Riverton where Melissa had been house-sitting their very cute cockerspaniels, Belle and Chance.
EXPECTED ARRIVALS
Emily Burridge Tipping and her husband, Mark, are expecting their first childin April, and it's a boy!! Emily and Mark married in August of2006 and are so excited about this much-planned baby! Emily is the daughter of George Thomas Burridge Jr. (Tom) and the granddaughter and eldest grandchild ofSandra Burridge and the late Tom Burridge. (George Thomas Burridge.) Marissa and Christian Burridge are announcing that they are expecting theirfourth child in June. They have three daughters, Cecilia, Alma, and Elliana. Christian (the lawyer formerly known as Tim) is theyoungest son of Sandra and the much missed Tom Burridge.
MISSIONS
Joey Palmer, son of Suzie and Ken Palmer, returned home from the CanadianEdmonton mission on July 16th. Welcome home!!!
Todd Jacob Zollinger, son of Rowland and Kathy Zollinger, began serving an LDSmission on June 4, 2008 to Peru Lima South Mission.
Adam Petersen, son of Sharon and David Petersen, is serving a non-proselytingmission in India. He is the grandson of Bennion Lloyd.
YOUTHFUL CHIT-CHAT
Brynlee Rust, daughter of Nicole and Bartley Rust, started kindergarten thisyear. She is reading everything. Her sister, Brook, is 2 years old and learnedhow to swim this summer. They are the granddaughters of Randy and Raeleen Anderson.
SURVEY
I want to sell you the Burridge Reunion
I once had a student whose very rich gma gave him "experiences" for gifts, rather than "stuff". She gave him trips and lessons and concerts, etc...things nobody could ever take away from him. This concept, coupled with the concept that if I want to sell you something, I find out what it is you want and need rather than telling you what I think I want you to like. So, this is trying to be a combination of those concepts in SELLING YOU THE EXPERIENCE OF THE BURRIDGE FAMILY REUNION and giving you many things that can never be taken from you and your children and enriching each others' lives.
What is your favorite memory(s) of any Family Reunion you have ever been to?
What do you have to bring/share/ etc. in the way of a camper/trailer/motor home, horses, four wheelers, snow mobiles, boat--(or do you know of some that can be borrowed or rented or such?)
What types of games/activities would you like to participate in, viz. volleyball, water-skiing, baseball, snowmobiling, etc. You don't have to be proficient already--just what are you interested in?
What would you like to see or learn about in the way of things of local interest (tour a dairy, tour a beekeeping operation, go to Lagoon, see Eifel Tower :), go to Timpanogos, Scottish bagpipe parade, Manti pageant, Martin Harris pageant, hiking, Shakespearean Festival, etc?
What are the best times of the year for you to take two or three days off for a Burridge Family Reunion?
What places do you know of that we could rent for our reunion? This could be cabins, motels, camps, RV parks, whatever. Be creative--the more ideas we get here the wider our chances of success.
Would you like to see our Burridge Reunion occupy a Sunday where we could share testimonies and family heritage skits and music and such? What else would you like to see us do together on a Sunday?
What musical instruments do you play and would you be willing to practice several numbers that we could get together and play for a couple of hours at the B Reunion? Would you be willing to choose music, distribute it to people (in the right key for each instrument-with variable ability levels, etc), and conduct at the Reunion?
What talents do you have that you could show and share at the Reunion?
Will you sing if someone chose songs with parts and sent you two or three practice pieces? What part do you sing? What songs do you suggest? Would you like to be in charge of this activity?
What "classes" would you like to have at the Reunion AND what classes would you like to teach (about 15 minutes or half hour each perhaps?). Examples are guitar, music, handstands, how to skip faster, do one-handed push-ups, weaving, beading, painting, karate kata, reading better, hair braiding, dancing, sculpting, passive solar house design, upholstery, changing a tire, sewing, pruning trees--What do you know that can enrich others' lives and what would you like to learn?
What would you like to purchase at the auction, viz. a Burridge rose start, an afghan, a painting, hot pads, lead glass, a sculpture, jewelry, etc.
What can you offer at the auction?
What are some of your favorite family ancestor stories (viz. gma pinning the wolf's neck to the ground to save the cows!) and favorite church stories (Abinadi?) AND would you put them in writing so we can read them in a reader's theater or put on costumes and act them out (Would anyone object to this being one of our Sunday activities?)
What is your age? The ages of your family members that you could bring? What are your special needs or hopes for their comfort and experience at our Reunion?
Did you go to the Reunion last year? If "yes", why? If "no", why not?
Please submit answered survey, news or addresses to cmickelson@pcu.net.
We are sorry to report the deaths of two of our dear family members.
Letha Harrison Green2/15/1913 ~ 9/2/2008 Of LDS pioneer stock from the areas of Bountiful and Tooele, UT, Letha Harrisonwas born in Kemmerer, WY, to Harold Roy Harrison (d. 1950) and Sarah ElizabethSteele (d. 1966). She graduated as salutatorian from Salt Lake's GraniteHigh in 1931. The Depression drew her family to Los Angeles, CA. She marriedWilliam Walton Green in June 1935 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She raised herfamily in Arcadia, CA, where she served in numerous callings in her LDS ward(she was an insightful and influential teacher of the scriptures), as a leaderin the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, and as a worker in the Los Angeles LDSTemple. After Bill Green died in 1989, Letha married (Sept. 1990) Robert Rowden,who died in Aug. 2001. Letha spent her last four years at Cove Point RetirementFacility in Provo, Utah, where she enjoyed friendships and her role as avisiting teacher. Letha was predeceased by all her siblings (in birth order):Donald (1957), Ila (1974), Blanche (1932), Donna (1953), Harold(1979), Ruth (1988), and Von (1969); and her youngest daughter, Wendy (2004).She is survived by three children: David Harrison (md. to Rose Red Elk; Lawton,OK), Arnold Harrison (md. to Lanigene Handy; Orem, UT), and Laurel (md. toDennis Barstow; Huachuca City, AZ); by 11 grandchildren; and by 20great-grandchildren. All of her descendants treasure their memory of her as a devoted, loving parent, as a wise counselor, and as an example of spirituality and service.
Thomas Lloyd Neddo MALTA - Tom went to be with his Mom, Dad (James and Eunice) and dear Godon Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008. Tom was born June 17, 1947, in Brigham City, Utah. The 12th of 14children, he was a delight and joy to the whole family. He was preceded in death by his mother; father; sister, Jean Teeter; andbrother, Larry. He is survived by eight brothers and their wives, Delbert andMaryl, Park and Ruth, Brent and Charlotte, Bill and Carol, John and Ernestine,Steven, Paul and Lori, and Griffin and Deloris Neddo; as well as three sistersand husbands, Sue and Bill Harms, Melba and Lynn VanWey, and Sandra and RogerMcCombs; and many nieces and nephews.
MARRIAGES
Maria Palmer and Brett Hein were married in the Logan Temple on May 3, 2008. Maria is the daughter of Ken and Suzi Palmer and granddaughter of Charell andPaul Harris.
Andrew Isolampi married Penny Pongpommard on Aug. 30, 2008. Penny’sdaughter, Nini, happily announced the wedding. Andrew is doing an internship atHill Air Force Base and will finish school this summer. Andrew is the son of David and Hazel Isolampi. We offer our congratulations to the new couples.
NEWS
From Dennis Anderson
“Sitting in the kitchen, contemplating the blizzard raging outside, itstrikes me again what a strange quirk of fate it has been that has led us in acircle. Obviously we are no longer in San Jose. We aren’t even in Californiabut somehow we are back in Smithfield, Utah in RoseMary’s ancestral home,living with her mother. It was always our intention to return to Cache Valley at some time, but wethought it would be at a much later time in our lives. Over the course of the past year, RoseMary’s health has become a small issue. The last straw cameduring a June visit to Oregon when she was hospitalized for several days. Atthat time we decided to close down her business, Progressive Panel Installations, Inc. We had no idea about what we would do, but it was apparentthat we had invested too much time, money and effort into the company,especially with RoseMary’s minor recurring health problems. Within two weeks after making that decision, we received a call from hersister that they needed to go to Arizona for the winter because of herhusband’s health. She asked if we could return to Utah to help their 88year-old mother for the winter months. Over the next few weeks we receivedseveral confirmations from the Spirit that we should return to Utah. With a lot of help from family and friends we managed to clean out ourhuge warehouse and dispose of the assets of the business. Simultaneously wewere finishing a major renovation on our home and preparing for the move. Due to the economic downturn, we were unable to sell our home. Our oldestdaughter, Anita and her family stepped in and agreed to rent our home for a yearor two. Most of the house is better now than when it was built nearly 50 yearsago. And so it was that November found the three of us, Dennis, RoseMary andour 12 year-old grandson, Robbie, moving to RoseMary’s mother’s house. Ourclothes, furniture, books and other belongings are split between a storage unitin Logan, the garage, our home in San Jose and just a necessary few things inthe two bedrooms we occupy in Smithfield. Robbie is enrolled in the sixth gradein Cedar Ridge middle school where he’s making a successful transition. We will miss being in San Jose with our children and grand-children forChristmas. This will be the first Christmas since we left Cache Valley 40 yearsago that we haven’t been surrounded by our descendants. But we have atestimony that this is where we need to be. During July, we had a first-ever “Donna and Ray Anderson” week-longreunion at Rockaway Beach, Oregon. RoseMary and I were several days latebecause of complications in cleaning out the warehouse, but we did get to spenda couple of good days with LeGrande, Randy, Cheri, Jeff and some of their kids. From Oregon we left for two weeks in Yellowstone and Northern Utah with seven ofour grandkids before resuming our San Jose preparations for the move. Three of our grandchildren are attending community colleges in San Jose– Michael Steburg, Chantel Steburg and Brandon Mutz. Cheri Mutz and JarretWilliams started their own office furniture delivery and installation business,modeled after Progressive, but without the overhead and baggage that RoseMaryand her partner had. Ryan Steburg is in the Oak Grove High School marching bandand Brittany Mutz was a part of a competitive cheer-leading squad with theSunnyvale, CA Pop Warner league. In April and May, I had the privilege of ordaining Robbie a deacon andAlex Clarke, another grandson, a teacher. It was also my pleasure to ordainAlex’ brother, Kenny, to the office of deacon in September. As grandparentsand parents we hope and pray that our descendants will learn to be as faithfulas many of our ancestors were.”
Melissa Burridge is Director of Recruiting for Heritage Financial Group andstill actively involved with Westminster College. She has been staying with hermom until now, but is returning to live in Salt Lake to be closer to her careerresponsibilities. She sings 4-5 times a month and was a non-winner in the KurtBestor contest for the second year in a row. Jon and Toni Burridge had a fun Thanksgiving trip. They drove with the kids tosee Toni's dad in Phoenix and have Thanksgiving dinner. Then on Friday,they flew to Chicago to see their favorite band and stayed in a five-star hotel.They had a fantastic time. Then flew back to Phoenix and drove back to theirhome in Riverton where Melissa had been house-sitting their very cute cockerspaniels, Belle and Chance.
EXPECTED ARRIVALS
Emily Burridge Tipping and her husband, Mark, are expecting their first childin April, and it's a boy!! Emily and Mark married in August of2006 and are so excited about this much-planned baby! Emily is the daughter of George Thomas Burridge Jr. (Tom) and the granddaughter and eldest grandchild ofSandra Burridge and the late Tom Burridge. (George Thomas Burridge.) Marissa and Christian Burridge are announcing that they are expecting theirfourth child in June. They have three daughters, Cecilia, Alma, and Elliana. Christian (the lawyer formerly known as Tim) is theyoungest son of Sandra and the much missed Tom Burridge.
MISSIONS
Joey Palmer, son of Suzie and Ken Palmer, returned home from the CanadianEdmonton mission on July 16th. Welcome home!!!
Todd Jacob Zollinger, son of Rowland and Kathy Zollinger, began serving an LDSmission on June 4, 2008 to Peru Lima South Mission.
Adam Petersen, son of Sharon and David Petersen, is serving a non-proselytingmission in India. He is the grandson of Bennion Lloyd.
YOUTHFUL CHIT-CHAT
Brynlee Rust, daughter of Nicole and Bartley Rust, started kindergarten thisyear. She is reading everything. Her sister, Brook, is 2 years old and learnedhow to swim this summer. They are the granddaughters of Randy and Raeleen Anderson.
SURVEY
I want to sell you the Burridge Reunion
I once had a student whose very rich gma gave him "experiences" for gifts, rather than "stuff". She gave him trips and lessons and concerts, etc...things nobody could ever take away from him. This concept, coupled with the concept that if I want to sell you something, I find out what it is you want and need rather than telling you what I think I want you to like. So, this is trying to be a combination of those concepts in SELLING YOU THE EXPERIENCE OF THE BURRIDGE FAMILY REUNION and giving you many things that can never be taken from you and your children and enriching each others' lives.
What is your favorite memory(s) of any Family Reunion you have ever been to?
What do you have to bring/share/ etc. in the way of a camper/trailer/motor home, horses, four wheelers, snow mobiles, boat--(or do you know of some that can be borrowed or rented or such?)
What types of games/activities would you like to participate in, viz. volleyball, water-skiing, baseball, snowmobiling, etc. You don't have to be proficient already--just what are you interested in?
What would you like to see or learn about in the way of things of local interest (tour a dairy, tour a beekeeping operation, go to Lagoon, see Eifel Tower :), go to Timpanogos, Scottish bagpipe parade, Manti pageant, Martin Harris pageant, hiking, Shakespearean Festival, etc?
What are the best times of the year for you to take two or three days off for a Burridge Family Reunion?
What places do you know of that we could rent for our reunion? This could be cabins, motels, camps, RV parks, whatever. Be creative--the more ideas we get here the wider our chances of success.
Would you like to see our Burridge Reunion occupy a Sunday where we could share testimonies and family heritage skits and music and such? What else would you like to see us do together on a Sunday?
What musical instruments do you play and would you be willing to practice several numbers that we could get together and play for a couple of hours at the B Reunion? Would you be willing to choose music, distribute it to people (in the right key for each instrument-with variable ability levels, etc), and conduct at the Reunion?
What talents do you have that you could show and share at the Reunion?
Will you sing if someone chose songs with parts and sent you two or three practice pieces? What part do you sing? What songs do you suggest? Would you like to be in charge of this activity?
What "classes" would you like to have at the Reunion AND what classes would you like to teach (about 15 minutes or half hour each perhaps?). Examples are guitar, music, handstands, how to skip faster, do one-handed push-ups, weaving, beading, painting, karate kata, reading better, hair braiding, dancing, sculpting, passive solar house design, upholstery, changing a tire, sewing, pruning trees--What do you know that can enrich others' lives and what would you like to learn?
What would you like to purchase at the auction, viz. a Burridge rose start, an afghan, a painting, hot pads, lead glass, a sculpture, jewelry, etc.
What can you offer at the auction?
What are some of your favorite family ancestor stories (viz. gma pinning the wolf's neck to the ground to save the cows!) and favorite church stories (Abinadi?) AND would you put them in writing so we can read them in a reader's theater or put on costumes and act them out (Would anyone object to this being one of our Sunday activities?)
What is your age? The ages of your family members that you could bring? What are your special needs or hopes for their comfort and experience at our Reunion?
Did you go to the Reunion last year? If "yes", why? If "no", why not?
Please submit answered survey, news or addresses to cmickelson@pcu.net.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Burridge Reunion 2008
Wow! What a fun reunion we just had!!! We enjoyed visiting with loved ones, playing games and fun on the lake. Friday afternoon as we were greeted at the camp we were informed of a mother bear and cubs in the camp as well as a mother moose and baby in the area. We ate our good food that we brought and then the fun began. We had a blast playing "Hand and Foot" before "good-nights" were said.
Then Saturday morning we cooked and ate pancakes, scrambled eggs, and bacon. It was so yummy and got us ready for an hour on Legacy Lake. We could choose to canoe or do paddle boats. We got to enjoy the beautiful scenery, mother ducks with their babies, while enjoying seeing people from our family. We went back to the pavillion and met the members of our family that had arrived while we were gone. Then it was time to fix our lunch of LeGrande's famous Dutch Oven potatoes and Dutch Oven chicken. Fantastic Food!!! The Dutch Oven potatoes are a favorite tradition at our reunion. Next came our much-looked-forward-to auction. We often have family heirlooms that are brought to the aution. This year there was a quilt that was made by Charell that had pictures of the Neddo Family and homes on it. It had been cherished by another family member and was just like new. It was very much coveted and has now found a new home to be loved in. There was a history that had new pictures and a list of descendents added to it. There were some fun things for the children to bid on and enjoy. All too soon it was time to clean the camp and to say our good-byes.
We are going to have a planning meeting in May of next year for making plans to make plans for the 2009 Reunion. The next reunion is scheduled for the weekend of July 17, 2009 at the Heber Valley Camp. We hope to see you there.
Then Saturday morning we cooked and ate pancakes, scrambled eggs, and bacon. It was so yummy and got us ready for an hour on Legacy Lake. We could choose to canoe or do paddle boats. We got to enjoy the beautiful scenery, mother ducks with their babies, while enjoying seeing people from our family. We went back to the pavillion and met the members of our family that had arrived while we were gone. Then it was time to fix our lunch of LeGrande's famous Dutch Oven potatoes and Dutch Oven chicken. Fantastic Food!!! The Dutch Oven potatoes are a favorite tradition at our reunion. Next came our much-looked-forward-to auction. We often have family heirlooms that are brought to the aution. This year there was a quilt that was made by Charell that had pictures of the Neddo Family and homes on it. It had been cherished by another family member and was just like new. It was very much coveted and has now found a new home to be loved in. There was a history that had new pictures and a list of descendents added to it. There were some fun things for the children to bid on and enjoy. All too soon it was time to clean the camp and to say our good-byes.
We are going to have a planning meeting in May of next year for making plans to make plans for the 2009 Reunion. The next reunion is scheduled for the weekend of July 17, 2009 at the Heber Valley Camp. We hope to see you there.
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